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Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V as Sakata Kintoki in the Play Raikō’s Four Intrepid Retainers in the Costume of the N…

Katsukawa Shunshō, 11th month, 1781

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned robes with red face makeup, holding two swords, against a plain background.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku (Stop Right There!) Role

Katsukawa Shunshō, 11th month, 1779

Woodblock print of a woman in a floral kimono dancing with an orange-lined parasol.

The Third Segawa Kikunojo as a Woman Dancing in a Shosa Act

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1785?

Woodblock print of a richly dressed courtesan with ornate hair pins holding a folded paper before a floral screen.

Nakamura Riko as Richly Clad Courtesan Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a kimono-clad figure holding a flower-laden tray against a pale sky and stylized shrubs.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Tomijūrō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1777, 10th month

Japanese woodblock print of a standing man in green kimono and tan robe with a sword, before a geometric patterned backdrop.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro in the Role of Oboshi Yuranosuke

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1787

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a costume with tall black hat and wide headdress, standing in a dramatic pose.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kanshojo

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1780

Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in a black floral kimono, wearing an ornate hat and carrying a sword, against a pa

Kabuki Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1787-88

Woodblock print of kabuki actor Iwai Hanshirō IV in a patterned kimono with carp and bamboo designs, c. 1778.

Kabuki Actor Iwai Hanshirō IV

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a seated kabuki actor in a patterned kimono adjusting a headcloth beside a wooden fence and pine branch.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as an Outlaw Looking at a Wooden Ninsogaki

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1779-83

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned white robe, glaring with bared teeth, with a red sword behind him.

The Second Nakajima Mihoemon in the Role of Sadaijin Jihei

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1776

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a green kimono holding a long calligraphy scroll before a shoji screen.

The Second Yamashito Kinsaku as a Courtesan Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1779

Woodblock print of a man in a yellow kimono playing a bamboo flute, with a basket hat on the floor beside him.

Ichikawa Bennosuke as a Man in Komuso Attire

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1788

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black kimono with floral hem and striped pink robe before an orange fence.

Kabuki Actor Azuma Tōzō III

Katsukawa Shunshō, probably 1782

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black robes grimacing under a willow branch while holding up a small placard.

The Third Otani Hiroemon as an Outlaw Standing Near a Willow Tree

Katsukawa Shunshō, 3rd month, 1777

Woodblock print of a standing man in patterned robes with a sword, on a riverbank with reeds, by Katsukawa Shunshō.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as a Man Standing on the Bank of a River

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1785

Woodblock print of a standing man in a patterned robe holding a fan, with maple branches overhead.

The Third Ichikawa Yaozō as a Daimyo Standing Under a Maple Tree

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1783

Woodblock print of a standing samurai in a patterned kimono with a sword at his waist and a staff in hand.

Onoe Matsusuke as a Samurai of the Fujiwara Clan

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1782

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red robe and patterned kimono, holding a raised katana.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku (Stop Right There!) Role as Hannya no Gorō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 11th month 1776

Woodblock print of a figure in a black patterned kimono carrying a basket of greenery on the head.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of the Ghost of Shiragiku

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono under autumn maple branches, holding a pouch and fan.

The First Nakamura Nakazō in the Role of Shimada no Hachizō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1783

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono holding a fan, with a stern expression against a patterned bac

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kudo Suketsune

Katsukawa Shunshō, probably 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a dramatic pose wearing a patterned kimono, with a flowering branch behind him.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as an Unarmed Man Standing in a Dramatic Pose

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of an elderly figure with long gray hair, carrying a basket and staff, beside a flowering branch.

Ichikawa Danjūrō V in the Role of Shiromasu-baba

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1786

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black kimono and bamboo-patterned hakama, holding a sword, with a stern painted face.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Sukegorō II as Kaminari Shōkurō

Katsukawa Shunshō, 2nd month, 1780

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono with a large hat, holding a staff against a pale background.

Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojō III

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a ronin samurai carrying straw brooms on a riverbank, with a sword at his waist.

Arashi Sangoro as a Ronin Samurai Standing on the Bank

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a standing man in a striped green kimono with a sword, hand raised to his chin, on a yellow ground.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as an Otokodate Standing

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1779

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a dark kimono holding a sword beside a large tub, against grey and yellow backg

The Fourth Iwai Hanshiro as an Onnadate (Woman Kyokaku)

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1787-90

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a female dance role, holding several parasols and wearing a patterned kimono.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Tomijūrō I in a Female Dance Role

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in grey robes holding a staff beside a wooden fence at night, with a lantern above.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Rokuju-rokubu Standing at Night

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1780

Woodblock print of a standing man in a patterned kimono holding a pipe, with reeds and a fence behind him.

The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man of High Rank Standing in the Snow

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1786-87

Woodblock print of a standing figure in patterned orange and cream robes with an elaborate hairstyle before a striped curtain

Nakamura Riko in the Role of Oiso no Tora

Katsukawa Shunjo, 2nd month, 1782

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in golden armored costume holding a staff, beside a flowering plum branch.

Onoe Matsusuke in the Role of Asahina in "Edo no Haru Meisho Soga"

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1773

Woodblock print of kabuki actor as a mountain witch with wild white hair, leaf-patterned robe, and gnarled branch.

The 5th Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Yamauba

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned samurai kamishimo holding a sword against a grassy background.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Dressed in a Gaudy Kamishimo

Katsukawa Shunshō, probably 1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in samurai costume holding a sword beside a go board with scattered stones.

The Third Otani Hiroji as a Samurai of High Rank Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1774

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono seated on a bench, adjusting his foot beside a red lattice screen.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as an Otokodate Seated on a Wooden Bench

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in armor and patterned kimono, holding a raised sword, with red face paint, on green ground

The First Nakamura Tomijuro as an Outlaw

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1775

Woodblock print of a standing man in a striped kimono and red apron holding a paper bundle, by Katsukawa Shunsho.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Man Standing

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red floral kimono and grey robe, holding a sword, before a lattice and medallion backg

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro in the Role of Gokumon no Shobei

Katsukawa Shunshō, 2nd month, 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in red and white face paint, checkered kimono and crane-patterned robe, holding a red sign.

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizō III as Shinozuka Iga no kami Sadatsuna in a Shibaraku Scene

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1775 (An'ei 4), 11th month

Woodblock print of a kabuki-style woman in patterned kimono standing by a lattice screen, holding a folded letter.

The First Nakamura Tomijuro as an Angry Woman Standing in a Room

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1772 or 1773

Woodblock print of a figure in a patterned kimono with an arrow, hair ornaments, and an obi, against a pale background.

The Third Segawa Kikunojo as a Woman Walking Toward the Right

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1774 or 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with crossed arms in a flowered kimono, glancing sideways against a striped background.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Man Standing with His Arms Crossed

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1773 or 1774

Woodblock print of a standing samurai in a green and brown kimono with a sword and fan on a veranda.

Arashi Sangoro as a Samurai Standing on the Veranda of a Great House

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1774 or 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor holding a biwa lute beside a veranda, with a pine branch above and a patterned robe.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as an Unarmed Man Standing Near the Engawa

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1775

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono drawing a katana beside a lattice fence.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai Dressed in Kamishimo

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1775

Woodblock print of a samurai actor with a red parasol, two swords and geta sandals standing in snow before a patterned fence.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow

Katsukawa Shunshō, probably 1774

Woodblock print of a standing man in a green hat and patterned kimono holding a fan, beside an orange wooden doorway.

The First Nakamura Tomijuro in the Role of Izaemon

Katsukawa Shunshō, 2nd month, 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white costume with fan motifs, holding a red-hilted sword, painted face, striped stage b

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō IV

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned kimono holding a sword beside wooden sake barrels and a signboard.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Yaozō II

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1770, 2nd month

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in rain beside a pine tree, one wearing a white robe and candle headdress.

Kabuki Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Ko-kakeyama and Ōtani Hiroji III as Kōga Saburō

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1771

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in samurai dress beside a maple tree under a blue sky.

Scene From The Drama "Otokoyama Yunzei Kurabe"

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1768

Woodblock print of a samurai in patterned kimono beside a willow tree and pond with frogs.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai Standing Near a Willow Tree

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1768 or 1769

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as an old man with gray hair, wearing a textured brown robe and holding a lantern.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as an Old Man with Long Gray Hair

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a samurai with a yellow robe, carrying a rope of bells on a pole against teal.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as a Samurai Carrying a Suzu

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 or 1770

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a chrysanthemum-patterned robe and checkered trousers before a shoji screen.

The Fourth Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Ukishima Danjo

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 Autumn

Woodblock print of two sumo wrestlers in an arena, one standing in a patterned apron, one crouching with folded arms.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1770

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white robes holding a long staff against a hexagonal snow pattern.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as Warrior Disguised as a Rokubu

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1770 or 1771

Japanese woodblock print of a samurai figure with a sword beside a red maple tree, in black kimono and striped hakama.

The Third Matsumoto Koshiro as a Samurai Standing

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 or 1770

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono holding a katana, with red face makeup and a bamboo fence behind him.

The Third Matsumoto Koshiro in the Role of Matsuomaru in "Sugawara"

Katsukawa Shunshō, summer, 1768

Woodblock print of a nude muscular man in a loincloth holding a drawn sword before his face, with a checkered robe and crest.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as a Man Entirely Nude Save for Loin Cloth

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1768 or 1769

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red apron holding a sword and a small figure before a lattice window.

The Third Otani Hiroji as a Man Clothed Only with a Red Apron

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1770

Woodblock print of a standing man in a pale formal robe with broad shoulders, against a striped backdrop and green floor.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai of High Rank

Katsukawa Shunshō

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with red face makeup, holding a fan, wearing a red jacket and plaid hakama beside a green r

The Fourth Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Yahei-byoe Munekiyo

Katsukawa Shunshō, 12th month, 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono standing with head bent forward, sword at waist, on cream paper.

The Second Nakajima Mihoemon as a Man Standing with Head Bent Forward

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1768 or 1769

Woodblock print of two bald men in pale robes seated beneath a cherry blossom branch on a yellow ground.

The Third Sawamura Sojuro & the Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as Buddhist Monks

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1791

Woodblock print of a komuso monk with basket hat and bamboo flute standing in snow beside a fence and bare tree.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Komuso Standing in the Snow by a Fence

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1775

Japanese woodblock print of a figure in green kimono holding a paper lantern beside a bamboo fence at night.

The Second Yamashita Kinsaku as a Woman Standing at Night

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1779

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red patterned kimono holding a pole with a small palanquin, with calligraphy beside hi

Ichimura Kamezo in the Role of Kanto Koroku

Torii Kiyomitsu, ca. 1760?

Woodblock print of Nihonbashi bridge at dawn with palanquin bearers, fishmongers with baskets, and a dog.

Stations One: Morning View of Nihonbashi

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of a ferry boat with passengers crossing a blue river toward thatched houses, with Mount Fuji at right.

Ferry Boat Crossing the Rokugo River

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers on a road past pine trees, with a snowy peak and a dark hill rising behind flooded fields.

Hiratsuka; Nawate Do

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers in rain on a village road beside pine trees, thatched houses, and a sea at left.

Tiger Rain at Ōiso Station

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers crossing a shallow river toward a blue and pink mountain range under a yellow sky.

Odawara; Sakogawa

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of travelers with a horse and palanquin in morning mist beside a torii gate and pine trees.

Mishima, Asa Kiri

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of travelers on a riverbank path under pines, with a full moon over a village and bridge.

Numazu Ki Kure

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers with a palanquin on a grassy plain, with snow-capped Mount Fuji and flying cranes under a red sk

Hara: Mount Fuji in the Morning (Hara, Asa no Fuji), from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road (Tōkaid…

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of travelers on horseback under pine trees on a path, with rice fields and Mount Fuji in the distance at dawn

Yoshiwara, Hidari Fuji

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers walking through falling snow past snowy thatched houses at dusk, with mountains behind.

A Snowy Evening at Kanbara Station

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of porters carrying a palanquin across a river below rocky cliffs and pines, with the sea beyond.

Okitsu, Okitsugawa

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of sailing boats on a turquoise bay with pine-covered shores and mountains under a yellow sky.

Distant View of Miho Beach from Ejiri

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travellers fording a river with a palanquin and horse, a dark mountain behind them under a blue sky.

Travellers Fording the Abe River at Fuchu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of travelers and porters crossing a sandy riverbed with blue channels, a pine tree in the foreground.

Shimada, Oigawa Shun Gan

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers on a steep pine-lined mountain road with a distant blue peak.

Nissaka, Sayo Nakayama

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers resting by a large tree in a flat landscape with thatched roofs and pines under a blue sky.

Hamamatsu, Toko no Zu

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of a bay with a rocky headland, boats on blue water, pine trees, and a distant snow-capped mountain.

View of Imaki Point from Maizaka

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of three travelers on a road beside a hillside, a roadside teahouse at left, teal sky.

Futagawa, Saru ga Baba

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers on a village street with thatched houses, a shop with a woman at the window, and the sea beyond.

Goyu, Tabibito Ryujo

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of travelers crossing a long wooden trestle bridge over a river, with mountains and a temple behind.

Okazaki, Tenshin no Hashi

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of farmers in fields with haystacks, thatched houses, and a blue mountain under a dawn sky.

Ishiyakushi, Ishiyakushi Ji

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers in rain gear battling a gust of rain on a sloping path, with bent grasses and rooftops beside th

Sudden Shower in Shōno

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1833-34

Woodblock print of rocky cliffs and waterfalls with a thatched tea house, travelers and a pack horse on a hillside path.

Saka-no-shita, Fude-sute Mine

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of travelers with umbrellas crossing a rainy road beside a blue river and tall trees.

Spring Rain at Tsuchiyama, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1834-35

Woodblock print of travelers near a wooden inn beneath bare trees, with mountains and a river in the background.

Ishibe, Megawa Sato

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1834